[Breaking]Party Platform: Gov Ademola Adeleke Hosts Multi-Stakeholders Consultations

[Breaking]Party Platform: Gov Ademola Adeleke Hosts Multi-Stakeholders Consultations

Governor Ademola Adeleke has in the last few days been holding consultations with various segments of the state political leadership, interest groups and top flight leaders ahead of his announcement of a new political platform for the 2026 governorship race.

Despite widespread rumours, the governor has not made any pronouncement on the choice of party platform, a situation insiders attributed to his resolve to reach all key stakeholders for inputs and buy in before a public declaration.

The governor was reported to have held a closed door meeting with the former  Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola at his Okuku residence during which the issue of nee political party was extensively discussed and key decisions taken. 

The meeting with Oyinlola was particularly significant as the Okuku prince had earlier given hints as to what direction the governor may take after his return from the United States of America. After the meeting, neither the governor nor Prince Oyinlola made a pronouncement on the new party platform.

A similar meeting was said to have been held with Senator Olu Alabi, one of the leading elders of the party in the state and the 1999 governorship candidate of the party. The meeting according to insiders also focused on the choice of a new party.

Just a few days ago, the Governor hosted an enlarged stakeholders forum which involved top leaders from the 30 local governments and Area office, numbering over 1000.

Commissioners, special advisers and top government functionaries were reported to have attended the meeting which again listened to the state governor and other leaders on the state of affairs with respect to party affiliation among others.

A participant at the meeting confirmed that the entire state party structures were in attendance alongside critical leaders of the Adeleke movement, hinting that announcement of a new party platform is expected in the next few days.

“The stakeholders forum actually endorsed the governor’s search for a new party platform. The forum understands the current factionalisation within the PDP and resolved that the governor has every duty to secure a new political party platform to contest the 2026 polls.

“ It was an overwhelming vote of confidence in the governor. It was also an acceptance of the inevitable need to switch to a new political party. Important leaders and operatives within and outside  government political caucus were in attendance. The forum mandated the governor to shop for and announce a new party affiliation as quickly as possible”, the source noted.

Aside from meeting leading stakeholders, the governor had also met elected councillors. The meeting was also attended by councillors from the 332 wards.

A councillor who was at the meeting said all elected local lawmakers endorsed the governor and any platform he may adopt ahead of the 2026 race.

“ We attended the meeting with Mr Governor, the first time a governor will directly meet councillors. He briefed us on the state of the PDP as a political party. We listened to other leaders who spoke among the burning issues.

“ After resolving in-house issues, we pledged support and understanding to Mr Governor. We are committed to working for Mr Governor's re-election”, the local lawmaker noted.

Meanwhile, there are strong indications that Governor Adeleke may announce the new party of choice by next week.

“ Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the governor will announce a new party next week. This has to be done because of the electoral timetable”